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Watch VideoSA actress Marié Botha calls role of Magpie in ‘The Penguin’ her best career move

This was a big deal for Botha and she didn’t miss a beat in soaking up the experience of working on a project of this magnitude.

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Debashine Thangevelo|Published

Watch VideoTalk about lost: ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ feels abandoned by DC

‘Aquaman’ feels like the draft of a superhero movie, not the final product.

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The Washington Post|Published

Jason Momoa on ‘Aquaman’ future: 'It's not looking too good'

The 44-year-old actor reprises his role as Arthur Curry and his alter ego in the upcoming 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. '

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Bang Showbiz|Published

Tim Burton’s ‘Batman’ soundtrack to be transformed into symphony orchestra tour for movie’s 35th birthday

Across 14 dates from January to June 2024, the DC in Concert series will bring the soundtrack to theatres in America, Paris and London.

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Watch Video‘The Flash’ celebrates legacy of DC’s screen history in good-not-great film

“The Flash” is a film which could have easily crumbled under the weight of the expectation and hype that surrounds it, but ultimately it does deliver a solid film which honours the legacy of DC Comics characters on screen.

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Theolin Tembo|Published

The producers of Cartoonito Africa’s ‘Batwheels’ are excited to introduce Batman to younger viewers

DC’s first-ever Batman preschool series combines some of youngsters’ favourite things – superheroes and vehicles.

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Rachel Zegler was grateful for ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ opportunity

The 21-year-old star portrays Anthea in DC Extended Universe (DCEU) sequel.

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Bang Showbiz|Published

James Mangold in talks to direct ‘Swamp Thing’

Insiders claim that the 59-year-old filmmaker is a big fan of the supernatural hero and approached new DC Studios bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran with his idea for the movie.

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Bang Showbiz|Published

Comic Con is coming to Cape Town. This is why you should go this year

As we (we being pop culture fans) can look forward to a new DCEU universe (don’t boo me, I am right), new anime and games, South Africans can also look forward to Comic Con Cape Town coming to the shores of the Mother City between April 27 and 30.

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Yasmine Jacobs|Published

The 9 biggest superhero movies for 2023, from ‘Ant-Man’ to ‘Aquaman’

As Marvel Studios enters its fifth phase of connected-universe dominance, the renamed DC Studios and its new co-head James Gunn will be trying to get back in the game.

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The Washington Post|Published

James Gunn shoots down claim Gal Gadot was ‘booted’ from DC Universe

Many fans have speculated that with the axing of the third instalment of ‘Wonder Woman’, Gal Gadot had been ‘booted’ from the DC Universe.

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IANS|Published

The 8 most sought-after fictional holiday destinations

We all wish we could have gone to school at Hogwarts, had an adventure in Jurassic Park. Unfortunately, the barriers of fiction prevent us from doing so.

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Bernelee Vollmer|Published

James Gunn responds to ‘Wonder Woman 3’ axing

DC Studios co-chair James Gunn accepts that he and Peter Safran's decisions may upset some after it emerged that the studio would not be moving forward with 'Wonder Woman 3'.

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Bang Showbiz|Published

‘That’s not the way to make movies’: James Cameron criticises Marvel and DC films

The “Avatar” helmer has joined Martin Scorsese, Sir Ridley Scott, Francis Ford Coppola and others in voicing their criticism of the genre, with Cameron taking issue with the characters all acting like they are college-age.

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Bang Showbiz|Published

Watch Video‘Black Adam’: Dwayne Johnson is nobody's hero

‘Black Adam’ proceeds with predictable action sequences, tiresome fight scenes and the now-requisite sacrifice of a major character.

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The Washington Post|Published

Aldis Hodge was amazed that 007 icon Pierce Brosnan still enjoys making movies

Aldis Hodge was ‘amazed’ that Pierce Brosnan still gets ‘excited’ about making movies but loved getting to work with him on upcoming DC Comics movie ‘Black Adam’.

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Bang Showbiz|Published

Illustrator Bill Masuku on how Comic Con Africa changed his life

Ahead of the pop culture and gaming festival, IOL Entertainment spoke with Nommo Award-nominated comic book artist and writer, Bill Masuku.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

All you need to know about Comic Con Africa 2022

The countdown has begun to the ultimate pop culture and gaming festival.

Entertainment Whats On Joburg
Entertainment Reporter|Published

'The Sandman' suggests some comic books are better left off-screen

The Netflix fantasy drama goes to hell and back - just one of several world-hopping adventures taken up by the gloomy and self-serious immortal we're saddled with as the protagonist.

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The Washington Post|Published

‘The Flash’ pressing forward despite lead star Ezra Miller's scandals

'The Flash' will still be released with Ezra Miller despite their recent scandals.

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Bang Showbiz|Published

Leslie Grace opens up on her ‘Batgirl’ movie getting canned

Actress and singer Leslie Grace has reacted to the cancellation of her ‘Batgirl’ movie.

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IANS|Published

WATCH: Jason Momoa takes on flight attendant duties

Jason Momoa surprised fans on a Hawaiian Airlines flight when he took over flight attendant duties to hand out sustainable water bottles created by his water company, Mananalu.

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Bang Showbiz|Published

Jason Momoa reveals Ben Affleck will play Batman in ‘Aquaman’ sequel

‘Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom’ actor Jason Momoa has let slip that Ben Affleck will reprise his role as Batman in the DC Extended Universe sequel.

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Bang Showbiz|Published

Quit playing games with our hearts! Are Jason Momoa and Eiza Gonzalez back together?

'Aquaman' actor Jason Momoa and 'Baby Driver' star Eiza Gonzalez have sparked speculation they are back together.

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Bang Showbiz|Published

Lucy Liu has achieved a dream with ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ role

Lucy Liu says it is a dream come true for her to star in the DC blockbuster “Shazam! Fury of the Gods”.

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Bang Showbiz|Published